Dr. Vij moved to the Akron area after completing his Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) at Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry in 1991. He practiced as a general dentist for eight years before he made the decision to pursue his true passion of pediatric dentistry. He moved to Baltimore, Maryland where he completed a two-year residency in pediatric dentistry at the University of Maryland in 2001. He then moved back to Akron what he calls “home” and opened “Dentistry 4 Kids”.
Dr. Vij is a proud, active member of:
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Dental Association
- Akron Dental Society
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- Board Certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Vij has previously served as the director of the Summit County Children’s Dental Health program and is currently on staff at Akron Children’s Hospital where he currently serves as the dental director. He is certified in basic life support and has advanced training in pediatric advanced life support (PALS). In 2004, Dr. Vij had an article entitled, “Pulp Therapy in Primary Teeth” published in the Journal of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Vij is extremely passionate about pediatric dentistry and the impact it has on children’s lives. This passion carries over into his relationships with his patients and their families. Each year Dr. Vij volunteers during the Children’s Dental Health month as well as the ‘Give Kids a Smile Day’ where free dental care is offered to children who cannot afford it.
Outside of his professional career, Dr. Vij enjoys playing tennis, watching the CAVS, doing yoga, listening to music and traveling with his wife and two children.
Dr. Ayah Koleilat is originally from Bismarck, North Dakota. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, Michigan.Shortly after receiving her Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, Dr. Koleilat moved to Buffalo, New York where she completed her residency training in Pediatric Dentistry at the University at Buffaloin affiliation with Oishei Children’s Hospital.
In 2019, Dr. Koleilat was elected as a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor’s society based on educational and professional merit. Sheis a board-eligible Pediatric Dentist and plans to pursue board certification through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Koleilat is a proud member of:
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
Dr. Koleilat is passionate about creating positive experiences for her patient’s and their families. She strives to individualize each child’s care based on his/her needs to encourage successful and memorable experiences. Dr. Koleilat’s goal is to promote life-long oral health and wellness starting from the first dental visit.
In her free time, Dr. Koleilat enjoys exploring parks with her husband, spending time with friends and family and visiting local coffee shops.She is excited to explore yet another city along Lake Erie and looks forward to being close to the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.
Dr. Koleilat is very pleased to join the Dentistry 4 Kids team. She looks forward to meeting you and your families and serving the Ohio Community!
Dr. Usman Ali is a board certified pediatric dentist. He completed his residency in pediatric dentistry at Eastman Institute for Oral Health at the University of Rochester in New York, and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Boston University.
Dr. Ali is a proud member of:
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Ali belongs to a family full of healthcare professionals, so he was drawn to healthcare from a young age. He enjoys helping his patients get out of pain, and giving each patient a high five on their way out of their appointment! Dr. Ali provides excellent dental care to each patient, and sets a high standard for himself in each patient interaction to ensure the best possible outcome. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym and watching Pakistani soap operas. His favorite food is his mom’s home cooking!
Dr. George Boukas completed his pediatric dentistry residency at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia and obtained his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He also has a bachelor of science degree in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina.
Dr. George is a proud member of:
- American Dental Association
Dr. George became a dentist because he enjoys helping his community while creating relationships with each of his patients and their families. He enjoys working with children because he gets to help build their confidence and create lifelong healthy habits. Dr. George and his wife, Alyssa, have one daughter named Daphne. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and trying new foods. His favorite food is spaghetti and meatballs and his favorite vacation spot is anywhere with sun, water, and good food. If he could have any animated movie playing on loop at the practice forever, he would pick Cars!
Dr. Sarah Milo
Dr. Sarah Milo completed her residency in pediatric dentistry at Case Western Reserve University and Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, and obtained her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at West Virginia University School of Dentistry. She also has a bachelor of science degree from Xavier University.
Dr. Sarah is a proud member of:
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Ohio Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Sarah is passionate about providing children with a positive perception of the dentist, instilling in them the importance of maintaining oral health, and giving children a dental home where they can trust in the quality of care they receive. Her father is a general dentist and her mother is a dental hygienist and educator, which fostered Dr. Sarah’s love for all aspects of dentistry. Dr. Sarah and her husband Michael have a daughter named Kate and a golden retriever named Callie. They enjoy hiking in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, trying new restaurants, and staying active by playing pickleball and golf! Dr. Sarah loves horses and her favorite school subject was math.
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